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Avocet House Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Avocet House is a other independent special not applicable school in Heckingham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 8–18, with 8 pupils, and a capacity of 10 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

8–18

Age range

8

Pupils

10

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Avocet House Catchment Area Information

Entry to Avocet House is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Norfolk may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Avocet House — School Information

Full address
The Old Vicarage, School Lane, Heckingham, NR14 6QP
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
134978

Frequently Asked Questions — Avocet House

Is Avocet House oversubscribed?

Avocet House has a capacity of 10 places and currently has 8 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Avocet House?

Avocet House is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Norfolk publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Avocet House cover?

Avocet House is a not applicable school in Heckingham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 8–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.